RARE GRAPE VARIETAL RESOURCE

THE DURELLA we speak of an autochthonous white grape variety historically linked to the small terroir of origin, the hilly area of the Lessini Mountains. Durella has ancient origins, it has been present in this area for centuries, so much so that the name derives from the Latin Durus Acinus, due to the consistency of its thick skin. We find traces of it in the sources from 1200, cited as a Durasena grape variety, typical of the Vicenza and Verona area. The altitude of the Lessini Mountains, the good temperature ranges and the volcanic soils, with basalts rich in minerals, are the terroir of choice for this variety. At the beginning of the century durella was often vinified with maceration on the skins or used to increase the acidity of other wines. 

Only in the last few decades has its valorization begun, thanks to accurate vinification in purity and to an interesting sparkling wine production. Today the production of Durello wine is part of the Doc Monti Lessini. The hectares of durella are about 300, for an annual production of about 700,000 bottles. There are about twenty companies associated with the Consorzio Tutela Vino Lessini Durello.

The durella vine has a rather wild nature, is vigorous, resistant and is traditionally raised in Veronese pergola. It prefers rather high hilly areas, characterized by light soils. For this reason it has found its ideal habitat on volcanic soils rich in basalts of the Lessini Mountains. The grapes have a yellow color with golden reflections. It has a thick skin, rich in polyphenols and a strong and lively acidity. The olfactory profile is elegant, characterized by delicate floral and citrus scents. On the palate it stands out for its sharp citrus acidity, accompanied by mineral notes and a pleasantly savory finish. 

Durello is a wine with good aging potential, can be aged in bottles for over 10 years.

(Source: Umberto Teot - Vinonovo ( vinonovo@hotmail.it))

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